2013 is going to be another great year to be a homeowner. Here are 13 reasons why you should buy a home in 2013.
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13 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2013
by Christine Bilger on December 31, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales, Homeowners Tips, Mortgage Rates
New HARP Guidelines: What You Need to Know
by Eric Mally on November 21, 2011 in Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
The Fed announced the details of its newly updated changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program which we mortgage folk have dubbed HARP 2.0. The kicker is who will qualify for modifications and who will not qualify?

Rent or Buy: What Works Best for You?
by Jonathan Slappey on August 30, 2011 in Home Buying, Smart Shopper, Trends
Is it better to rent or buy? This article outlines the cost obligations and benefits of both prospective renters and buyers so an informed housing decision can be made.
Market Update – Bond Markets Down as Equities Rally Worldwide
by Jordan Fylonenko on August 2, 2010 in Market Update
Bond markets are opening down this morning as equities rally around the world. Some of the key economic releases for the week include today’s July ISM manufacturing report, tomorrow’s pending home sales and Friday’s July unemployment report. Both Bernanke and Geithner will be speaking today.
The Top Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home Ever.
by Clayton Closson on May 8, 2009 in Home Buying
Quicken Loans mortgage news. “It's a buyer's market! Buy now and get the first time home buyer tax credit! Best time to buy a home, EVER!” Over the past few months you've heard the buzz circulating. So what's fueling this push to buy a home? What makes this the best time ever? Here, let's go over the top reasons to buy a home now.
Finding the Down Payment for Your Investment Property
by Clayton Closson on December 22, 2006 in Market Update
Investing in real estate property is a good way to increase your cash flow. But where do you come up with the money to finance the purchase?
Lower-Income Family Housing is Possible
by Clayton Closson on December 1, 2006 in Market Update
Owning a home doesn't have to be a challenging task for those whose incomes are less than modest. Many lenders offer loans with cheaper pricing, more aggressive approvals and relaxed income restrictions.
Refinance Your Investment Property
by Clayton Closson on November 17, 2006 in Mortgage Rates
Long-term interest rates are near historic lows, making it a good time for investors to refinance your investment property. You can increase the equity in your investment property by remodeling or you can convert the equity into cash to invest in additional properties.
Helpful Hints on Saving for Your Retirement
by Clayton Closson on June 26, 2006 in Market Update
Saving for retirement isn't easy and many people won't have enough saved by the time they reach retirement age. But there are things you can do to help ensure your financial stability in the future.
Three Ways to Build Equity
by Clayton Closson on January 13, 2006 in Market Update
Do you think that paying principal on your mortgage is the only way to build equity? Do you think that if you have an interest-only loan, you're not building equity? Think again. There are other ways to do this.
